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Emerson Electric CoMEX:EMR 76 Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-527.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:EMR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,157.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,362 Industrial Products companies, Emerson Electric Co ranks worse than 73421.37% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
Emerson Electric Co's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-527.99.
The industry rank for Emerson Electric Co's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:EMR's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 7.725 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
Emerson Electric Co (MEX:EMR) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Emerson Electric Co Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
Emerson Electric Co Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerson Electric Co's Net-Net Working Capital can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:EMR vs ITW, CMI, AME: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Emerson Electric Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Emerson Electric Co Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Emerson Electric Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerson Electric Co's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-527.99 mean?
Emerson Electric Co (MEX:EMR) has a Net-Net Working Capital of MXN-527.99 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co According to the industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Emerson Electric Co's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
Emerson Electric Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-527.99. Based on the distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emerson Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerson Electric Co's Net-Net Working Capital compare to ITW and CMI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #999999 out of 1362 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places Emerson Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.73. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Industrial Products companies is 7.73, based on 1,362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerson Electric Co's current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-527.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerson Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co (MEX:EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,157.38, compared to a current price of MXN2,439.00 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-527.99. Emerson Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emerson Electric Co (MEX:EMR), the current Net-Net Working Capital is MXN-527.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Emerson Electric Co (MEX:EMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,439.00 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,157.38.
GuruFocus considers Emerson Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EMR:
Net-Net Working Capital: MXN-527.99
GF Value™: MXN2,157.38 vs. price of MXN2,439.00 (13.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1890 as the first manufacturer of electric fans in North America, Emerson Electric has become a leading industrial automation player through the acquisition of established brands. Emerson organizes its business into seven segments that sell a wide range of automation software, power tools, and automation hardware such as valves, gauges, and switches. In recent years, Emerson divested its climate technology and consumer businesses to become more of a pure-play industrial automation company. The automation of a factory is an enticing long-term proposition for manufacturers, helping reduce accident rates and raise uptime and productivity.
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